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Primary outcomes were changes in systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects models, with pre-specified sensitivity analyses excluding studies with high risk of bias, non-standard protocols, or incompatible controls.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Wuqinxi significantly reduced SBP by 5.3 mmHg and DBP by 6.7 mmHg, improved HDL [standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.71, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.40\u20131.02], and reduced LDL (SMD = \u22120.63, 95% CI: \u22121.19 to \u22120.07). GRADE evidence quality was moderate for blood pressure, low for HDL, and very low for LDL.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Wuqinxi is a safe, low-cost adjunctive therapy for hypertension with consistent blood pressure-lowering effects over 3\u20136 months. We recommend integrating 5\u20136 sessions weekly into community and clinical hypertension care. 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